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Month: April 2024

Moving In

Posted on April 30, 2024February 25, 2026 by Linda

Well, I’m home. Tiptoeing around, opening doors, looking in closets, and generally scoping out the new place. There’s still a few boxes to unpack and, as it is with every move, I ‘m afraid I. may have misplaced a few things—like some of you. I’m not certain, but time will tell. I had challenges getting…

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I’m Losing Control

Posted on April 27, 2024February 25, 2026 by Linda

The word I chose as a guide for 2024 is SIMPLIFY so, when it was time to renew my web hosting for this online space I considered it through that lens. It made my decision to switch from self hosting to managed hosting an easy one. (I realize this may make no sense to you,…

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It’s Spring

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Linda

Days slip by and I find myself in these last ones of April wondering how we got here so quickly. A fat robin hops across the roof outside the window of my office as I’m writing this and, while I pause to watch him, the thrill of seeing the first robins of spring has faded….

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Joy Sparkers Abound

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Linda

What a great week it’s been. I was inspired to jot down a few things that have sparked joy in me the past couple of days and thought I’d share it here. A good haircut (at last!). Seeing and hearing kids playing outside and wearing shorts and t-shirts. Flocks of Canada Geese returning from their…

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Good Friday

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Linda

Molly and I were up early as usual. We woke to snow—one last (I hope) blast from Old Man Winter. His days are numbered; next week looks stellar in terms of weather. I watched part of last night’s Maundy Thursday service online this morning, thankful for technology. More thankful for Jesus. It’s after 2 p.m….

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Down By the Bay

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Linda

I’m in Kamloops visiting our daughter and granddaughter for a few days. Totally lucked out on the weather! Yesterday, Laurinda and I went for a float (oh, pure bliss!) and then meandered down to Cooney Bay. We wandered, took photographs (mostly me), and looked for pretty stones (mostly Laurinda). It was simply a wonderful afternoon!…

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Hi, I’m Linda Hoye. Welcome! I live in Saskatchewan, Canada with my husband and our Yorkie, Molly. Retired from my corporate career, I appreciate having time and opportunity to fill my days with things that nourish my soul and spirit like writing. watercolour painting, reading, gardening, and blogging about the simple joys of every day. I’ve been blogging since 2008, starting fresh here in 2022 when we moved home to Saskatchewan. May this space be a sanctuary in a very noisy world. 😊

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